2006 Outlook – Correction of excessive deficit feasible
2006 Outlook – Correction of excessive deficit feasible
Greece Macro Monitor
06 Μαρτίου 2006
• In 2006, the economic outlook remains favorable and we forecast above 3.0 percent real GDP growth on recovering investment activity. • The results of our sensitivity analysis of budgetary projections suggest that even under relatively conservative assumptions about the macroeconomic environment, a correction of the excessive deficit is feasible this year. • It is of paramount importance that authorities meet tax collection targets in order to attain the 3.0 percent of GDP budget deficit threshold, otherwise additional spending cuts will likely be required.